Superpowers of the Heart
Stories that grow care, courage, curiosity, and connection
Welcome to the home of the Superpowers of the Heart book collection.
These stories are for anyone of any age. Anyone who’s ever felt unsure, asked a big question, or offered a quiet act of care.
Each story invites you into the Relational Edge—the space where we stretch, wonder, and grow together. Whether you’re a child, a parent, an educator, or simply someone with an open heart, you’ll find something here to nourish the superpowers within you.
These stories are written for co-reading with children and growing ups. They are designed to spark conversations, strengthen relationships, and help all of us explore how connection and care grow in daily life.
💫 Educator resources and reflection guides coming soon!
What are the Superpowers of the Heart?
💛 Care – Paying attention with kindness, to ourselves and each other
🌱 Curiosity – Being open and letting questions bloom
🦋 Courage – Taking steps, even when things feel new or uncertain
🌿 Connection – Growing together through listening and presence
These powers grow in the space between us. The more we share them, the more they grow!
Books in development
🐴 Kindness Grows Here
Join Dutton the big red roan, Sunny the brave Shetland pony, Daisy the gentle mare, and Maggie the wise Appaloosa at the Soul Barn as they explore the In-Between Place—the space between what feels familiar and what’s still unknown.
As they step gently into new experiences, they show us how kindness grows in quiet moments, shared steps, and the courage to keep going together.
🐝 World Peace and Pollinator Gardens
When Remy, Henry, and Eleanor notice the bees are missing, they rally their friends and neighbors to create a pollinator garden. Along the way, they discover that caring for bees, butterflies, and the earth weaves stronger bonds between people too. A heartwarming tale about how small efforts can grow into peace.
🌱 Can Questions Be the Answer?
Inspired by real moments at Serenbe Farms, this story invites readers to explore how asking good questions can help care for the earth, build connection, and grow new possibilities. Through the eyes of curious student farmers, we discover that questions are seeds—and wonder is the soil.
🌍 Together We Can Change the World
Based on a collaboration with Team Together between Mrs. Kraft’s 5th grade class in Chicago and Hope for Youth Uganda, this story shows how care and connection between young people across the world can inspire each other. Through Skype calls, questions, and working together, they discover that shared hope can change the world.
A reflection guide for growing-ups
Exploring care, curiosity, courage, and connection in our lives and relationships.
The Superpowers of the Heart are already within us—and within the children in our lives. They grow in the space between us: in the way we are present, listen, wonder together, and respond with care.
This guide is for parents, educators, caregivers, and all growing-ups who want to explore how these superpowers show up in everyday life—and how we can help the children in our lives see and strengthen them too.
Growing care
Proceeds from these books support real-world programs in youth empowerment, pollinator gardens, and equine-based learning.